The European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) has opened a new call for proposals under the Digital Europe Programme (DEP), with a total budget of up to €96 million.
The ECCC aims to increase Europe's cybersecurity capabilities and competitiveness by collaborating with a network of national coordination centres to build a strong cybersecurity community.
The open calls are as follows:
- DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-CYBERAI: Artificial Intelligence-based cybersecurity tools, technologies, and services
The call supports the development and implementation of AI-based cybersecurity systems, tools, and services for threat detection, vulnerability identification, threat mitigation, incident recovery, data analysis, and data sharing, while addressing cybersecurity, robustness, and reliability issues for AI solutions. The maximum EU contribution for this call is EUR 15 millionIt is expected that they will be financed 4 projects.
- DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-AI4SME: Strengthening the cybersecurity capabilities of European SMEs with AI-based cybersecurity solutions
The initiative supports the development and implementation of AI-based solutions, tools, and services for European SMEs, including user-friendly tools for risk management, threat detection, incident response, and notification. The maximum EU contribution for this call is EUR 1.00. EUR 20 millionIt is expected that they will be financed 5 projects.
- DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-COORDPREP: Coordinated preparation tests and other preparation actions
The call supports activities such as penetration testing, threat assessment, vulnerability monitoring, risk monitoring, coordinated vulnerability disclosure, exercises, and training courses. The maximum EU contribution for this call is EUR 15 millionIt is expected that they will be financed 10 projects.
- DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-REGCABH: Regional Cable Distribution Hubs
The initiative supports the definition of processes, tools, and services for the identification and analysis of emerging threats, near-real-time situational awareness, incident reporting, and information sharing among competent national authorities. The maximum EU contribution for this call is EUR 5 millionIt is expected that they will be financed 2 projects.
- DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-NCC: Strengthen the NCC network
The initiative also supports the activities of the Cybersecurity Competence Community, promotes cybersecurity awareness and safer digital behavior, fosters the development of skills in this area, and contributes to the growth of start-ups, SMEs, and innovative cybersecurity solutions. The maximum EU contribution for this call is EUR 11 millionIt is expected that they will be financed 4 projects.
- DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-EULEG: Strengthen EU cybersecurity capabilities and expertise, in line with legislative requirements
This action supports the European ecosystem in strengthening its cybersecurity capabilities and implementing the regulatory framework in line with the Cyber Resilience Act, the NIS 2 Directive, the GDPR, the DORA, the Cybersecurity Act, the specific requirements of the AI Act, and other relevant EU cybersecurity legislation. It also supports stakeholders in addressing the new responsibilities and obligations associated with EU cybersecurity legislation, including through financial and organizational support where necessary. The maximum EU contribution for this call is EUR 20 millionIt is expected that they will be financed 5 projects.
- DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-DUALUSE: Dual-use technologies
The objective of this action is to strengthen operational cooperation between the civilian and defense sectors through the development of functioning dual-use prototypes, market-ready products, and operational infrastructures related to cybersecurity technologies, applications, and tools relevant to both the civilian and military sectors. The maximum EU contribution for this call is EUR 10 millionIt is expected that they will be financed 3 projects.
Proposals can be submitted from 1 September 2026 to On 14 January 2027.
For more information: info@iniziativa.cc
